Boswell Pipes & Tobacco Dan's Blend
(3.14)
A blend of Golden Virginias. Mild, nice blend. If you like Virginias this is a wonderful smoke.
Details
| Brand | Boswell Pipes & Tobacco |
| Blended By | Dan Boswell |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.14 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 12, 2010 | Very Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
I am updating my review of this blend as I have been through quite a bit of it. Now first, and foremost--if you are looking for a power house, strong grab yah by the throat blend---this is not for you. First off---nice yellow/golden/blonde ribbon cut Virginias. As a bulk blend even after aging it has a VERY subtle vanilla, natural hay like tone. Packing my pipe, and a nice charring light it starts out nice. As I smoke this, and allow a nice slow smoke--be it morning, noon, afternoon, or evening I notice that subtle flavor of the Virginias--like fresh mowed hay in the field. It has perhaps a slight vanilla hint, but folks I am a fanatic when it comes to Virginias--I love them. Dans blend delivers a superior mild all day smoke that is low in nicotine, does not bite back, and I find myself loading my pipe often through the day with this as it is a VERY SUBTLE tobacco that has a detectable flavor, but is far from over whelming. Some say it lacks character, flavor, and is like smoking air---I firmly disagree---take your time--enjoy that VERY subtle hint of freshly mowed hay with a ever so slight hint of vanilla--I do not know if this is natural, or added, but this baccy is wonderful if just gently smoked as an all day pipe of baccy. Give it a chance---I have--smoke it regular now for several years--even in hot, humid weather---this stuff does not have the smack of the heavy blends---thats why I like it. I love heavy Latakias, and other stuff, but this tobby is one that when smoked is like leading an old horse who is your best friend around. It doesn't bite, kick, or misbehave---GREAT all day smoke. Just smoke it slow, and allow the the natural flavors to develope.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 16, 2014 | Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
What a tasty little collection of Virginias! It's exactly as they describe on their website. It's a well bodied blend that is an excellent cool smoke. The thin ribbon cut is a pleasure to pack and smoke. It doesn't bite and has a very pleasant room note considering the natural flavors that come through. It's got a warm, meaty, full flavor and is really nice all the way to the bottom of the bowl. Relights are just as pleasant and the sweetness of the Virginias comes though, though is not overpowering. I tend to walk a fine line between natural flavoring and aromatics. This falls a little too far to the natural side for me, as I miss the sweetness of some Black Cavendish in this blend. But for what it is, it's quite nice. My biggest complaint is that the aftertaste of Virginia tobacco is quite prevalent. And since I don't smoke every day, it's a little too much on the back end for my liking. For someone trying to move away from aromatics, or looking for a Virginia punch without the dryness or kick- here's a great blend. Overall- not one of my favorites from Boswell, but it's also not really the type I normally go to.
PurchasedFrom:
Boswell B+M Visit
Age When Smoked:
1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 22, 2011 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
This a solid no nonsense golden Virgina. The taste is rather bland, but thats what i love about it. There is no trace of topping or outside flavors; just mild mild Virginia.
Some may find this blend rather dull and unexciting if your used to highly cased aromatics. I find my self reaching for this tobacco more and more. If your busy and don't want to spend the time to discover the nuances of complex blends, this is a definite go to.
Dan's blend is an all day smoke thats definitely worth giving a chance.
Some may find this blend rather dull and unexciting if your used to highly cased aromatics. I find my self reaching for this tobacco more and more. If your busy and don't want to spend the time to discover the nuances of complex blends, this is a definite go to.
Dan's blend is an all day smoke thats definitely worth giving a chance.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 16, 2008 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Just received three of my pipes back from Boswell,s after being cleaned and having the stems repaired. Boy -do they do nice work! Included was a sample of Dan's Blend. On opening the pack I noted the uniform honey gold color and pleasant aroma of Virginia/Burley tobacco. It looks like all Virginia. Ribbon cut and easy to pack. Reminds me of Sail.Easy to pack and light. Very mild. No nicotine kick whatsoever.From first puff to last the nutty flavor was quite subtle and without any tongue bite. Very pleasant room note - it smells like it tastes. I would order this as a nice change off from time to time. Still like Granger as my all day smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 10, 2015 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Despite being listed as a Virginia, this is a wonderful aromatic smoke.
The tobacco is a little moist and can use some time out to dry. At first it has a very faint sweetness of vanilla and honey towards the top of the bowl;like a mix of 1-Q and Molto Dolce.
The latter half of the bowl starts to get bolder and more full bodied. Reminds me of Luxury Twist Flake with caramel and pound cake notes.
There is little, if any bite with this tobacco. If you do smoke to fast the sweetness turns a little bitter but it won't bite. The burn is very even and usually gets down to the bottom with no dottle.
This is a great blend to break in a pipe as it helps build a cake rather quickly and the sweetness won't ghost that much. You can smoke out the sweetness with a bowl or two of any other blend. Room note is wonderful and shouldn't bother even the most annoying non-smoker. I think my favorite part of this tobacco is that the topping doesn't wear off but only intensifies as you smoke down the chamber. Well done Dan 🙂
The tobacco is a little moist and can use some time out to dry. At first it has a very faint sweetness of vanilla and honey towards the top of the bowl;like a mix of 1-Q and Molto Dolce.
The latter half of the bowl starts to get bolder and more full bodied. Reminds me of Luxury Twist Flake with caramel and pound cake notes.
There is little, if any bite with this tobacco. If you do smoke to fast the sweetness turns a little bitter but it won't bite. The burn is very even and usually gets down to the bottom with no dottle.
This is a great blend to break in a pipe as it helps build a cake rather quickly and the sweetness won't ghost that much. You can smoke out the sweetness with a bowl or two of any other blend. Room note is wonderful and shouldn't bother even the most annoying non-smoker. I think my favorite part of this tobacco is that the topping doesn't wear off but only intensifies as you smoke down the chamber. Well done Dan 🙂
Age When Smoked:
1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 21, 2009 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is 100% Virginia so I fired up my dedicated Virginia pipe and gave it a try. Moisture was just about right and the string cut was easy to light and keep lit. It burned all the way down to white ash and maintained its strength throughout. I cannot agree this tastes like air; to me it tastes like solid Virginia although not as good or have the depth as some other Virginias that cost more. If you like Virginia, try this. It could be an all day smoke for you.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 16, 2022 | Very Mild | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
Smoking now:
Bag note is a wonderful chocolate aromatic. What a surprise. Not goopy, just damp. Lite fine.
The taste is nice and mellow. It’s not heavy chocolate but a very sweet milk chocolate type of flavor. The Virginias are sweet being grassy hay and bread like. The topping mellows it out imparting a sweet chocolate and vanilla flavor.
As the bowl continues the sweetness lasts. The Virginias become more apparent, the topping diminishes slightly but can still be detected. No bite, slight mouth tingle, easily smoked with large clouds of smoke. Retrohale is grassy, a bit harsh as it tingles the nose, a little fruit maybe. A sweet desert like Virginia aromatic smoke.
All and all this is a slam dunk aromatic. Aromatic, not a ready rubbed Virginia. I imagine the room note is pretty good. My co workers said it smelled delicious. On my end I definitely enjoyed it as an aromatic.
Bag note is a wonderful chocolate aromatic. What a surprise. Not goopy, just damp. Lite fine.
The taste is nice and mellow. It’s not heavy chocolate but a very sweet milk chocolate type of flavor. The Virginias are sweet being grassy hay and bread like. The topping mellows it out imparting a sweet chocolate and vanilla flavor.
As the bowl continues the sweetness lasts. The Virginias become more apparent, the topping diminishes slightly but can still be detected. No bite, slight mouth tingle, easily smoked with large clouds of smoke. Retrohale is grassy, a bit harsh as it tingles the nose, a little fruit maybe. A sweet desert like Virginia aromatic smoke.
All and all this is a slam dunk aromatic. Aromatic, not a ready rubbed Virginia. I imagine the room note is pretty good. My co workers said it smelled delicious. On my end I definitely enjoyed it as an aromatic.
Pipe Used:
Cob
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 24, 2017 | Very Mild | Extremely Mild | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Unnoticeable |
This Virginia blend has a weak room note. Burns up quick and you get a bit of hay and grass flavor but very reduced. Burns fairly cool but will bite if puffed. Flavor comes and goes throughout the bowl. Room note is fairly subdued throughout the smoke. I am not a Virginia fan but this is a decent smoke.
Pipe Used:
Cobby
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
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